BANGKOK, Thailand – The SUPPORT Foundation, under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, has launched a nationwide search for young Thai talent to audition for the royal Khon performance of “Ramayana: The Story of Satya Palee.” The production is scheduled to take place from November to December 2025 at the Thailand Cultural Center in Bangkok.
Applications are open until June 13 for Thai nationals aged 15 to 25 with skills in Thai classical dance or Khon performance. Eligible roles include male deities, demons, monkeys, and male or female performers in the traditional Thai drama style. Applicants must be in good health and ready to commit to rehearsals and performances as required by the Foundation.
Auditions will be held at the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute in Nakhon Pathom province on June 28 and 29, with shortlisted candidates announced on June 20 and final selections on July 14. Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected], with full details available on the Foundation’s website www.bpi.ac.th.
The project offers young performers a rare chance to develop their skills while helping preserve and promote Khon, Thailand’s royal masked dance drama. The program supports the vision of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother to safeguard this cultural heritage for future generations.
For more information, applicants can contact the Foundation through the Facebook page Bpi Artculture or by email at [email protected] during office hours. (NNT)
